August 20, 2009

Japan.

I just can't seem to wrap my head around the myriad facets of Japanese culture, from the vestiges of the Samurai Bushido to Ganguro to 2-D relationsips. Further confusing my understanding of Japan are commercials featuring celebrities from the United States. In the hopes that someone can help me understand how the many distinct subcultures of Japan create the outward appearance of a (somewhat-cohesive, although significantly caste-like) single culture, enjoy these hilarious commercials from Nic Cage and The Governator:



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